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Groundbreaking Ceremony, Demolition Start in Noroton Heights Business District

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With Stop and Shop supermarket on Heights Road scheduled to close on Thursday, Dec. 19,  and one building already down at the future “The Commons at Noroton Heights” development. Just down the street, Noroton Heights Shopping Center has already held a groundbreaking ceremony and the business district starts to change. Some shelves in Stop and Shop were already looking bare over the weekend. Palmer’s Market, on the other hand, is neither closing nor being rebuilt, although some shoppers have been asking about that, said Greg Palmer, president of Noroton Heights Shopping Center.

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Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Steven Olvany’s State of the Town Address

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More construction is coming to town in the next couple of years, and more projects are in the pipeline after that, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Stephen Olvany said Monday in one of the four State of the Town addresses to the Representative Town Meeting. Here’s Olvany’s speech, as prepared (no words have been changed, but minor editorial style changes have been made and headlines added): 

Thank you, Mr. Moderator and fellow elected officials. Good evening everyone, I am Stephen Olvany, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. I was recently elected as the chair and I am very excited for the position and for its challenges. Thanks, Board Members
Before I commence with my update, I would like to extend my thanks to my fellow commissioners for all their hard work and dedication.

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Darien Chamber of Commerce Announces Winners of Volunteer, Business and Employee of the Year Awards

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The Darien Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce to the Darien Community the 2019 Awards for “Volunteer of the Year,” “Business of the Year” and “Employee of the Year” of a Darien Chamber member. — an announcement from the Darien Chamber of Commerce

The awardees were honored at the Annual Meeting with Awards and Holiday Cheer at the Darien Historical Society on Nov. 22. Attendees enjoyed the catering of Rory’s Restaurant, and owner Bryan Malcarney, while they explored the “Guilded Age Fashion” exhibit and the entire Darien Historical Society space with its revolutionary history. Volunteer of the Year
The Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Cheryl Williams.

Since Cheryl joined the Chamber in 2016 Cheryl has become an instrumental member of the DCC organization and the Board of Directors.

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Holiday Stroll in Downtown Stores from 5 to 9 PM, Wednesday — With Refreshments, Special Promotions

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Darien will have a holiday stroll on Wednesday with the theme of “Darien Does Holidays!” Enjoy the many unique boutiques and shops in Darien on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 5 to 9 p.m.

— an announcement from the Darien Chamber of Commerce

Stroll from shop to shop with your list of gifts you need to find for your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. Each participating store will have refreshments to enjoy, lite bites and special promotions offered that night! Share the event with you all you know! The participating stores are:

A Little Something White Bridal Couture, Aquarius, Barrett Bookstore, Brown & Co., Chocolate Works, Coco and Lala, Darien Toy Box, David Harvey Jewelers, The Dock Shop, EGG New York, Everything is Rosey, Flowers and Flowers, Good Goods, Helen Ainson, J.McLaughlin, Kirby and Company, Kirby Girl, Mandarine Home, Morley, Runner’s Roost, Shoes ‘N’ More, Sipstirs, and Sokayri.

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One Darien Restaurant Gets Its Second ‘C’ Rating in a Row in Latest Health Inspection Reports

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One Darien restaurant received its second “C” rating in a row, the worst grade in town Health Department’s A/B/C ratings system, in the inspection reports released Thursday by the Darien Health Department. The department released nine health inspection reports on Thursday. Aside from the inspection resulting in a “C,” there were three “B” ratings and five “A” ratings. Keep in mind that a food-serving establishment with a history of good ratings may occasionally get a poor inspection rating, occasionally the best do, and every restaurant normally gets a few things wrong. Here’s an alphabetical list of the most recently released health inspection results (an explanation of how this list is put together is immediately below it):

—Bistro Baldanza — 1020 Post Road — Nov.

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Stop and Shop Celebrates Its Renovated Store 11 AM Friday with Giveaways, Samples, Ceremony

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Stop & Shop at Goodwives Shopping Center will be celebrating its renovated space with a “Grand Reopening Ceremony” at 11 a.m., Friday, along with giveaways, food samples, a ribbon cutting and a visit from former New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich, the company announced. According to the announcement:

“Stop & Shop’s updated store aims to deliver fresher, healthier, and more convenient options that make grocery shopping easier for local customers. “New features like a stir fry station, a wing bar, and an in-store smoker also provide easy solutions for meals to take on the go. “Customers will enjoy a faster checkout with Stop & Shop’s SCAN IT! mobile app along with a large selection of local Connecticut offerings including craft beers as well.”

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Support Your Local Shops on Small Business Saturday — They Support the Community

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Small Business Saturday is this weekend, a time when people in towns across Connecticut shop at locally-owned stores and restaurants to show their support for those hometown businesses. Special events and sales are planned on many Main Streets and in Darien. It’s a boost for the small business owner at the beginning of the holiday shopping season, says the National Federation of Independent Businesses. — an announcement from the National Federation of Independent Businesses

“Small businesses are the backbone of Connecticut’s economy, so we are encouraging everyone to consider shopping at one of your community’s great local businesses when you are shopping for gifts this season,” said Andy Markowski, NFIB state director in Connecticut.  “Money spent locally stays local and makes our communities economically vibrant.”

American Express launched Small Business Saturday after the 2009 recession when many small businesses were struggling. Now in its 10th year, the day has become a national celebration and an opportunity for people to support the small, independent businesses that make their communities strong.

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‘C’ Rating for One Restaurant in Latest Darien Health Inspection Reports

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One restaurant in Darien received a “C” rating, the worst grade in town Health Department’s A/B/C ratings system, in the inspection reports released Thursday by the Darien Health Department. The department released just two health inspection reports on Thursday, for inspections that took place on Nov. 15 and 19.  The other restaurant received a “B.” Keep in mind that a food-serving establishment with a history of good ratings may occasionally get a poor inspection rating, occasionally the best do, and every restaurant normally gets a few things wrong. Here’s an alphabetical list of the most recently released health inspection results (an explanation of how this list is put together is immediately below it):

—Scena Wine Bar and Restaurant — 1077 Post Road — Nov.

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With the Future of Brick and Mortar Retail Looking Grim, Site of Troubled Stamford Town Center Mall Now Up for Sale

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Stamford Town Center mall is up for sale, the city’s director of economic development, Thomas Madden, told the Stamford Planning Board Tuesday night at Stamford Government Center. Beyond that, he couldn’t say much. What he did say didn’t sound very hopeful. — This article originally was published by GreenwichFreePress.com. “We are working with mall ownership on the sale,” he said.

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Health Ratings From Recent Darien Food Establishment Inspections

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Here’s how Darien restaurants and other food-serving places fared in the latest inspection reports, released Thursday by the Darien Health Department. The department released nine inspection reports that took place from Nov. 4 through 9 at nine establishments. Four got an “A” rating, and the five others got a “B.” None received the worst rating, a “C.”

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Third in a String of ‘C’ Ratings (the Worst) for One Darien Food-Serving Place in Health Inspections

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One food-serving place in Darien was rated a “C,” the worst grade in town Health Department’s A/B/C ratings system, in the inspection reports released Thursday by the Darien Health Department. The five inspections of food-serving establishments took place from Oct. 21 to 28, with three getting an “A” rating, and one getting a “B.” Keep in mind that a food-serving establishment with a history of good ratings may occasionally get a poor inspection rating, occasionally the best do, and every restaurant normally gets a few things wrong. Here’s an alphabetical list of the most recently released health inspection results (an explanation of how this list is put together is immediately below it):

—Country Club of Darien — 300 Mansfield Ave.

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Roost Kitchen + Coffee Gets a Second Roost in Downtown Stamford

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Chef Mike Pietrafeso, owner of Roost Kitchen + Coffee in downtown Noroton, has announced the opening of his second Roost at Stamford Urby, a new building at 1 Greyrock Place, at its corner with Tresser Boulevard and across the street from the Stamford Town Center mall. — adapted from an announcement by Roost Kitchen + Coffee

Guests can dine in at this location with 100 seats and plenty of space for local residents and professionals, or take items to-go with convenient parking on-site. Chef Pietrafeso and his team will offer an all-day experience for customers with made-to-order breakfast and lunch items, including toasts, oats and smoothies, and coming soon an evening offering with small plates, wine and beer. Roost Stamford will offer its signature scratch-made items, featuring locally sourced ingredients, in a seasonal menu and paired with locally roasted artisan coffee from Kestrel Coffee Roasters. The new Roost is located at the recently opened Stamford Urby, designed by Amsterdam-based Concrete, with 648 rental apartments.

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Fourth ‘C’ Rating From Last Seven Inspections for One Restaurant in Latest Darien Health Reports

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One restaurant in town received its fourth “C” rating, the worst grade in Darien’s A/B/C ratings system, in the last seven town Health Department inspections in the four  latest inspection reports released Friday by the Darien Health Department. Those seven health inspections were all done this year, since Feb. 15. The four inspections of food-serving establishments took place from Oct. 18 to 21, with ,one getting an “A” rating, and two others getting a “B.”